Prepare against Mikko Alho
Finland · World #24,095 classical · FIDE ID 510866
Our database contains 102 games by Mikko Alho, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikko Alho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikko Alho before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,024 | 2,098 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,069 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 38 | 27 | 37 | 37.3% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikko Alho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikko Alho's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 87.2% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Alho usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Alho usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Alho usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Mikko Alho's chess games
All 102 games by Mikko Alho in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 38 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,327 | Raahe We RaahLi | E73 |
| Dec 2017 | Aleksi Wallin | 2,244 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | B08 |
| Apr 2017 | Jarmo Hartikainen | 2,212 | Kuopio We KSY Open | B33 |
| Apr 2015 | Vesa Heinola | 2,203 | Turku We TSY Open | E76 |
| Feb 2018 | Sauli Tiitta | 2,170 | chT-FIN 1A 1718 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raahe We RaahLi | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| Kuopio We KSY Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,156 |
| Kokkola We KokkSK | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| chT1A-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,009 |
| chT1A-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,074 |
| chT-FIN 1A 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,080 |
| Salo We SalSK Westerinen 70 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Helsinki We Garde Spring A | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikko Alho's chess games?
102 games by Mikko Alho, from Apr 2014 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mikko Alho has played.
What does Mikko Alho play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Mikko Alho opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikko Alho answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikko Alho play as White?
As White, Mikko Alho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikko Alho play as Black?
As Black, Mikko Alho most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Mikko Alho's FIDE rating?
Mikko Alho is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Mikko Alho played?
Our database contains 102 games by Mikko Alho, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 27 draws, 37 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikko Alho?
102 games by Mikko Alho reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.